Judge John Hodgman Emotion to Dismiss
Oct 4, 2023
A couple debates whether to keep or get rid of a rug with owls on it, reflecting on the emotional attachment to objects. The hosts discuss traumatic toy discarding, emotional movies and books, and the impact of media on emotions. They mention an admired litigant, podcast sponsors including a meal kit sponsor, and offer a discount code. The story shifts to a sentimental carpet, costume design, downsizing, marriage perspectives, and upcoming events. They reflect on Judge John Hodgman's ruling, propose a solution, and mention a fruit-on-the-bottom yogurt debate.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Anthropomorphized Creatures on the Junk Heap
01:41 • 2min
Books and Movies with Emotional and Unsettling Themes
03:36 • 11min
Admiration, Sponsors, and Meal Kits
14:58 • 6min
The Speaker's Sentimental Carpet
21:01 • 14min
Costume Design and Downsizing
34:51 • 11min
Marriage and Middle Ground
46:16 • 4min
Tour Dates and Disputes
50:07 • 6min
Reflections and Proposed Solution
56:33 • 2min
The Great Fruit-on-the-Bottom Debate
58:16 • 4min